of Ridgeway, AR
December 20, 1942 - December 25, 2023
Billie Jo "BJ" Cobb, age 81, of Ridgeway, Arkansas, passed away December 25, 2023, at Hospice of the Hills Hospice House. She was born December 20, 1942, at home in the Ridgeway Community to Joseph Uri and Essie J. (Gass) Chaney.
Billie was a member of Ridgway Church of Christ and a lifelong resident of Ridgeway. She married Russell Cobb on February 2, 1962, at the home of her parents. She taught the little kids' Sunday School class for thirty-plus years; and worked for Claridge Products; and Roberts Motor Rentals for over thirty years. She enjoyed genealogy and sewing dresses for missionary services.
She is survived by her husband, Russell, of the home; her daughters and sons-in-law, Gina and Richard Blevins of Omaha and Tina and Troy Burleson of Lead Hill; five grandchildren, Kayla (Chase) Payne, Kristin (Brandon) Motley, Brian (Megan) Blevins, Brianne Burleson and Skyler Burleson; eight great-grandchildren and nieces, Sherrye McBryde and Tracy Burleson.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her sisters, LouEtta Villines and Donna Dillard.
Visitation was Thursday, December 28, 2023, with the funeral service following at Ridgeway Church of Christ with Bill Arnold officiating.
The interment was in Gass Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Brian Blevins, Sklyer Burleson, Chase Payne, Brandon Motley, Tom Collins, and Rob Hulsey.
Memorials may be made to Paragould Children's Home, 5515 Walcott Road, Paragould, AR 72450
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Kenneth McKinley
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Worked with Bilie Jo at Roberts Motor Rentals for 10 years. She was always super nice, and I appreciate all the kindness she extended to me.
Kelli Motley Brixey
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
So sorry for your family’s loss
Will be keeping you all in our prayers
Janet Sutterfield
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Sending my sweet friend and her family love and prayers to carry them through this time.
Dana Villines
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
I’m sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of you as you honor and remember her. She was always very kind to me.
Robert Hardin
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Condolences
Lila Nettell & Rain Wilson
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Our hearts are sad to hear of her passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families.
John 16:22 “So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.”
Brice/Sandy Smith
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Tina we are so very sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.
Mark and Kim Moore
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Billie was a kind lady who raised a fine family. We are glad her suffering is over and has found her heavenly home with Jesus! Praying for Russell, Gina, Tina and the family.
Melissa Block
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Tina and family, prayers for the family at this time. I've known your moms family for a long time as i was raised up with Lou Etta's children. Cherish all your memories and God will see you through this heart ache.
Mary Cowie
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Such a sweet lady and friend from high school.